A home-based lower limb-specific resistance training programme for patients with COPD: an explorative feasibility study

TABLE 1

Exercise intervention: home-based lower limb-specific resistance training

Type	Intensity	Repetitions	Frequency	Criteria for progression
Sit to stand	Level 1: bodyweight only Level 2: 70% 1RPM Level 3: reassessment of 70% 1RPM Continuum of re-assessment of 70% 1RPM	3×10	2×supervised 1×unsupervised (telephone follow-up in between sessions)	Completing with ease 3 times per week Reporting reduced mBorg/leg fatigue
Squats	Level 1: bodyweight only Level 2: 70% 1RPM Level 3: reassessment of 70% 1RPM Continuum of reassessment of 70% 1RPM	3×10	2×supervised 1×unsupervised (telephone follow-up in between sessions)	Completing with ease 3 times per week Reporting reduced mBorg/leg fatigue
Knee extensions	Level 1: 70% 1RPM or corresponding Thera-Band colour resistance Levels 2 and 3, and progression: reassessment of 70% 1RPM	3×10	2×supervised 1×unsupervised (telephone follow-up in between sessions)	Completing with ease 3 times per week Reporting reduced mBorg/leg fatigue
Foot raises	Level 1: 70% 1RPM or corresponding Thera-band colour resistance Level 2 and 3, and progression: reassessment of 70% 1RPM	3×10	2×supervised 1×unsupervised (telephone follow-up in between session)	Completing with ease 3 times per week Reporting reduced mBorg/leg fatigue
Heel raises	Level 1: 70% 1RPM or corresponding Thera-band colour resistance Level 2 and 3, and progression: reassessment of 70% 1RPM	3×10	2×supervised 1×unsupervised (telephone follow-up in between session)	Completing with ease 3 times per week Reporting reduced mBorg/leg fatigue